DP Physics (first assessment 2025)
Question 23M.1A.SL.TZ1.12
Date | May 2023 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 1] | Reference code | 23M.1A.SL.TZ1.12 |
Level | SL | Paper | 1A | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
12.
[Maximum mark: 1]
23M.1A.SL.TZ1.12
A solid is heated at constant power in an insulated container. The graph shows the variation of temperature with time.
Why is the temperature constant for section QR?
A. The intermolecular potential energy of the molecules is constant.
B. The kinetic energy of the molecules is constant.
C. The internal energy of the solid is constant.
D. The rate at which the solid absorbs heat is equal to the rate at which it loses heat.
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Markscheme
B